Catechetical Ministry

Specifically designed for those who would like to serve as parish catechetical leaders,
this program, which combines structured coursework and pastoral skills, culminates
with a capstone project. Every student in the Catechetical Ministry program takes
a set of core courses as well as courses focused specifically on the principles of
religious education. These core courses include:

RPS 6311. Liturgy and Sacraments

RPS 6320. Theological Reflection

RPS 6312. Moral Theology

RPS 6321. Old Testament

RPS 6313. Systematic Theology

RPS 6322. New Testament

RPS 6314. Church History

RPS 6010. Proseminar

The MCM program also incorporates a mentoring process in which students are paired
with professional ministers who provide additional support, encouragement and practical
knowledge that augments and extends the classroom experience.